This is favorite place in town to get coffee and study…read more They have awesome food choices too, I love their grilled cheeses and their breakfast items. Sometimes it is packed and sometimes your the only one in there. The staff has always been exceptionally nice.

Their food is pretty good for the most part. There is a good selection of rice-bowl and wraps. As…read morefor the coffee, it's pretty tasty. I definitely think this place is worth checking out! Food: 3.5/5 Price: 4/5 Experience: 3.5/5

My turkey and provolone was clearly old. The bun was soggy on the top and hard on the bottom. The…read moreturkey smelled odd and there was barely any provolone. You would think they would make them fresh in house, they do not. Chai is way too sweet and sugary. I do like the ceramic mug option if you order in.​

Passed through en route from Field of Dreams back to Des Moines. Well worth the stop! Creative…read moreseasonal latte options. Too quality and taste!

This is adjacent to The Nook bookstore and I was there on a very busy afternoon. (The UNI…read morehomecoming parade had just taken place.) I have been wanting to check out The Nook and this coffee shop for a while. It was pretty packed inside but service was fast. I loved the mocktails they had on the menu. I went with an iced strawberry matcha. OMG! It was fabulous. Tasted like Strawberry Quik but in the best possible matcha way. There's lots of seating areas or you can just go next door to browse. There's an upper level with tables, too.

Popped in on the first day of the booktour! Love stopping in to try new things on the menu. I will…read moresay that they have started to serve food not just baked goods. They sell flatbreads and avocado toast. I will say I am a bit confused on why the avocado toast is not listed as having a gluten free option. It's made with schaar bread and oh so good! There is a way to make the avocado toast dairy free too. If you have a gluten and dairy allergy like I do, none of the baked goods are dairy free. I ended up ordering an Oscar Wilde Berry Lemonade. Service was fast. I had my drink within minutes of ordering. It was the perfect amount of refreshing for a hot summer day and I loved the faint hint of lavender as well. I did also make sure to bring up the fact they may want to look into listing the gluten free option for the avocado toast because it is not stated anywhere on the menu.

If you are near the Independence area, Em's is a MUST. It is an awesome small business. The service…read moreis quick, and the employees are the sweetest and very personable. I've been to hundreds of coffee shops around the U.S, but this one is by far THE best. My go to is an iced salted honey latte. Their menu is huge. They also offer monthly drink specials. They have unique and delicious flavor combinations. And how could I forget their baked goods?!?! They always have a stacked bakery case. They've got the biggest cinnamon rolls with the best frosting. Em offers a newsroom which has a couch and several chairs for meetings, or just to hangout! Overall a must-try. I promise you'll be going back

The coffee was great. Had gelato and a couple smoothies. Went there twice while I was visiting in…read moreIndependence

My wife and I stopped by the First Street Sidecar location in Cedar Falls this past weekend…read more Unfortunately, this location does not appear on Yelp, so I am leaving a review for the College Hill location (which I have visited in the past). Here are our thoughts below! Food/Drink: Monster Cookie (Yum! This cookie was HUGE, soft, and delicious. Rating = 8/10). Hot Cinnamon Roll Latte (This tasted nearly identical to a warm, gooey, cinnamon roll! Be warned - it is a very sweet beverage. Rating = 7.7/10). Iced Hazelnut Latte (YES! This is basically almost as good as it gets when it comes to a latte. Absolutely scrumdidilyumptious. Rating = 9/10). Service: The service here could not have been better! Our barista's name was Brianna, and she had a phenomenal attitude. She looked excited to help us out and appears to love her job. Her passion for her job truly shined through during our time in the shop. Ambiance: As mentioned above, this review is based on our visit to the First Street location in Cedar Falls. It has a much different vibe than the College Hill location. The First Street location is not quite as "homey" as the College Hill cafe and has more of a coffee chain feel (not as much unique character that I typically enjoy with local coffee brands). The College Hill location, on the other hand, has much more personality. It is an excellent place to get some work done, read a book, or meet up with friends! All in all - we undoubtedly had a 5-star experience at Sidecar this past weekend. Excellent food and drink and some of the best service we've received in a while!

White chocolate latte was delicious, smooth not too strong or sweet. Cinnamon roll was the gooey…read morekind in the middle, loved it. Cute shop, staff were very friendly and service was fast. I'll be back probably go through the drive through tomorrow!

Excellent frittata! Loads of spinach, just the right amount of goat cheese, and they offered to…read moreheat it up. The wheat-free options are not labeled gluten-free because they are made in the same kitchen, but the staff reassured me that they take steps to avoid contamination. With both cozy chairs and vintage shake shop style dining tables, this place is part coffee shop, part diner.

The team was very helpful in helping me choose a latte as it was my first time. They were very…read morepolite and kind. I ended up ordering the Frittata and a Reese's latte and overall both items were amazing. If you are looking for a nice breakfast spot, I can't recommend this place enough.

I came here and took a friend and we both liked the experience and the staff was friendlyread more

Ice cream was good! It had that nice creamy consistency. In the picture there was already a bite…read moretaken out. But the picture wouldn't do it justice. I got a medium and it was huge!! Service was quick.

They never have any specialty syrups, the drinks are below average. Don't really know how they call…read morethemselves a coffee shop. The only thing they got going is the price.

I go to sidecar coffee sometimes because I work in waterloo but am from out of town. Sometimes I…read moreget the breakfast sandwich and I am convinced that they but a whole tablespoon of salt on it. It is so salty! Overall, their coffee is pretty good and the staff.